Tehran TimesWorld condemns Israeli airstrike on Syria
The United Nations, several countries, and some international organizations have censured Israel for the airstrike it launched on Syria last Wednesday.
Iran to become exporter of jet fuel
President MahmoudAhmadinejad has inaugurated a new phase of a gasoline production facility, enabling the country to join the worlds jet fuel exporters.
Suicide bomber attacks U.S. Embassy in Turkey
A Turkish guard and the bomber are killed in the attack in Ankara. Some reports identify the attacker as a member of a left-wing group that Turkey and the U.S. consider a terrorist organization.
Fireworks cause deadly highway collapse in China
n elevated portion of highway in centralChinacollapsed on Friday after a truck loaded withfireworksforLunar New Year celebrationsexploded, killing at least nine people and sending vehicles plummeting 30 meters (about 100 feet) to the ground.
Mexico rescue workers search for survivors after Pemex blast kills 25
Emergency services worked into the early hours of Friday to find people trapped in rubble under state oil company Pemex's headquarters in Mexico City after an explosion that killed at least 25 people and injured more than 100.
Bahraini court jails policeman for protester death
A court in Bahrain sentenced a policeman to seven years in prison for the fatal shooting of a Shi'ite protester during the political unrest in the Gulf Arab kingdom in 2011, the state news agency BNA reported on Friday.
Nateq-Nouri says he will not run for president
Former Majlis speaker Ali Akbar Nateq-Nouri who had been mentioned as a possible candidate for the June presidential election, has ruled out his candidacy.
Iran hopes John Kerry will help revise U.S. foreign policy
Iran has expressed hope that John Kerry, the new U.S. secretary of state, would help revise Washingtons hostile policy toward the Islamic Republic.
Former Iranian irst vice president laid to rest
Hassan Ebrahim Habibi, who served as Irans first vice president from 1989 to 2001, was laid to rest on Thursday at the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, the Founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran plans to install new centrifuges at Natanz facility: report
Iran has announced plans to install advanced uranium enrichment machines at the Natanz nuclear plant, in what would be a technological leap allowing it to significantly speed up uranium enrichment activity, Reuters reported on Thursday.
Turkish president calls for expansion of ties with Iran
Turkey's President Abdullah Gul has called for utilizing all potentials to strengthen the relationship between Iran and Turkey.
Kuwait hails Irans humanitarian contributions to Syrians
The Kuwaiti foreign minister has praised the Islamic Republic of Iran for its contributions to the International Humanitarian Pledging Conference for Syria which was held in Kuwait on Wednesday.
Iran Daily
Strong Reaction To Israel Urged
Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi warned of an international plot in Syria, urging a serious reaction to Israels air strike on a research center near the Syrian capital to prevent the regime from repeating such attacks.
Oil Revenues Near Full Capacity
Iran does not really care anymore about economic sanctions imposed on its energy sector because of export revenues, an economic consultant said on Friday.
Russian FM: Iran Entitled To Upgrade Centrifuges
Irans move to upgrade centrifuges is within legal limits, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.
Asia Leading Global Recovery
The Philippine and Taiwan economies grew more than forecast last quarter and Singapores jobless rate fell to a five-year low, signaling an upswing at the end of 2012 that underscores Asias role leading a global recovery.
Amnesty: Malis Army Killing Civilians
A new report by Amnesty International says the army in Mali has killed civilians and committed serious human rights abuses during the conflict against armed groups in the country.
More US Veterans Commit Suicide
Every day about 22 veterans in the United States kill themselves, a rate that is about 20 percent higher than the Department of Veterans Affairs 2007 estimate, according to two-year study by a Department of Veterans Affairs researcher.
Enemy Seeking to Disrupt Election
Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said enemies have maximized pressure on the Islamic Republic with the aim of disrupting the next presidential election.
Nation Firm on Scientific Progress
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Friday lashed out at the arrogant powers for trying to block Irans scientific progress in different fields.
Sanctions Obstacle To Nuclear Breakthrough
Sanctions will not resolve Irans nuclear issue, Russian Ambassador to Spain, Yuri Korchagin said on Thursday.
Zionist System Controls News Channels
Following a new round of attacks against the Iranian media, Mohammad Sarafraz, deputy director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), said the Zionist system controls all the mainstream news channels in the world.
